An old school Beni Mguild rug, second quarter 20th century, with an almost steady rhythm in the geometric pattern. At first glance, it may not appear very exciting but the interplay of color, oscillating between dynamic nuances and infinite depth, as well as its age, lend this carpet an interesting quality. Depending on the lighting it is displayed in, it shows a similar visual effect to stained glass windows in the church. The rug has a few minor repairs but is overall in very good condition for its age.

The tribal area of the BENI MGUILD is located in the central portion of the Middle Atlas with Azrou as the largest town in the territory. The Beni Mguild tribe is split up into nine sub-tribes divided into three zones: the Azaghar Plateau region, the ridges of the Middle Atlas proper, and the steppes of the upper Moulouya valley. The knotted rugs of the Beni Mguild have a high pile height (up to 4 cm/ 1.57 in) with a dense structure if used as sleeping rugs. The ones used as floor coverings for festive occasions are lower in pile and even denser in structure. The colors are usually brownish purple or burgundy red, white ones are highly unusual, and in rarer cases also blue or green. The rugs of the Beni Mtir, Ait Seghrouchène (with a dark background), Zayan, Guigou and Ait Sgougou are most often confused with the ones of the Beni Mguild.